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To take up the cudgels


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'To take up the cudgels' is equivalent to the meaning of 'to defend someone'.

Sample Usage

1. I took up the cudgels on behalf of my brother and proved him innocent.
2. I know you are not innocent; I won't believe that false story even if everyone takes up the cudgels for you.

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